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Thread: Action Marine 20 ?
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06-02-2012, 09:53 PM #1
Action Marine 20 ?
I know there has been many threads on the Actions but not so much on the 20. I owned an 18 and loved it. Whats the difference between the 18 & 20 besides the 2ft. Is the 20 more stable ? Obviously its not as fast. What i really want is a tunnel hull but cant seem to find one in the price range i'm in . Looking for something under 20ft to run around in the keys to not have to take out the big ones all the time. Any advise would be greatly appreciated...Thanks in advance
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06-02-2012, 10:20 PM #2
The 20' Action , is a much bigger boat , all round then a 18' is . Also a much differant pad . The pad on a 20' is much narrower . Not sure of the domentions , but it will be obvious when you look under the boat . The 20' should be a much better ride in the rougher water then the smaller Actions , and will still run strong , with enough power through at them .
Rich Martin 018HAVE BATTERIES , WILL TRAVEL !!!
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06-02-2012, 10:32 PM #3
So less chine walking than the 18 ? any other advise....What should be the setback be 5,6 ? where they built different then the 18 besides the pad ?
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06-03-2012, 07:27 AM #5
I have a 20 im saving money for the repaint and rerig. They are taller and wider as well. Lot more room inside the boat. Ive gota 12" slidemaster jack plate for mine. I think 10" is best as far as set back goes but i got a hell off a deal on it so I got the 12". The 20 has a pretty pronounced air pocket in the bow to create lift and have been told of several guys that have gone over in the 20 so be careful they pack a LOT of air.
Rob Lankford
1988 20' Action Marine 2.4 200
Previous owned boats worth mentioning
1976 17' Action Marine 2.4 200
1984 20' Action Marine 2.5 200
1983 17' Hydrostream V-King 2.4 Bridgeport
2003 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280 /300 Drag
2005 LPB STV RR COPY 2.5 280
2005 Baja 23 Outlaw 6.2 Mercruiser
2006 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 200 CARB/2.5 225 PROMAX
2009 FTP Quarter Shot T3 Race 2.5 280
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06-04-2012, 10:42 AM #6
Every response has been pretty much on the money. Wider, longer and roomier. Better ride in rougher water but with a small sacrifice in speed over the smaller boats. They have a reputation as being easier to blow over because they are much wider.
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06-04-2012, 03:53 PM #7HAVE BATTERIES , WILL TRAVEL !!!
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06-04-2012, 04:25 PM #86000 RPM
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Ive had 3 20s they ride great in a chop yes a little slower they have a tendency to kite a little quicker at high speed upper 90s ive had multiple 19s different boats but all around great boats perfect for keys running 200 225 perfect motors merc or omc /red rocket out
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06-04-2012, 04:42 PM #9
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06-04-2012, 05:32 PM #11
Yellow to your liking? And how much you want to spend. That information might help when contacting people.
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